breastplate meaning

UK US /ˈbrɛstpleɪt/ 2 syllables

breastplate (noun): armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass.

Definition of breastplate

  1. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass

    Synonyms: aegis, egis

    Type of: armor plate

    Kinds: plastron

How to pronounce breastplate

breastplate is pronounced /ˈbrɛstpleɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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